GUIDE PRICE: £240,000--£260,000.

INTERNAL VIEWINGS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.

CHAIN FREE.

Recently renovated with a contemporary finish throughout and private access to a large communal garden, this one-bedroom apartment is a hidden gem within Preston Village Conservation Area. Preston Park Station just a minute away, as are the A27/A23, so it is well-connected to the city centre and London, yet it sits within peaceful and leafy environs. It is formed within the part-lower ground floor of a Victorian villa giving it its own street entrance as well as a communal one. It is naturally light and deceptively spacious making it the ideal investment for first time buyers, commuters and landlord, so it is sure to appeal to many.

Style: ground floor Victorian apartment
Type: 1 double bedroom, 1 open plan living room, 1 bathroom
Location: Preston Village Conservation Area
Floor Area: 287 sq.ft.
Outside: Large communal garden
Parking: Permit parking zone K

Why you’ll like it:
Peacefully positioned in Preston Village, this apartment gets the best of both worlds as it has all the elements of ‘village’ life while also being brilliantly well-connected to Central Brighton and London. Inside it has been renovated to a high standard where both form and function have been considered within the space so you can move straight in or let it out immediately with ease.

It is formed from the lower floor of a modern extension on a Victorian villa, so it has well-proportioned rooms and big picture windows to fill it with natural light. Facing the front of the property, this apartment enjoys a westerly aspect with views over the front garden, adding to the sense of privacy from within.

You enter via the communal hallway, and once inside, it is clear this apartment has a fine quality finish using contemporary design and natural materials. The kitchen and living room are open plan with natural wood flooring to echo the worktops and breakfast bar which have been paired with white units. Within these, the oven, grill and induction hob have been integrated leaving space for a tall fridge freezer and plumbing is in place for a small size washing machine.

There is space elsewhere for relaxing on sofas and chairs and there are stools to sit alongside the kitchen so friends and can sit and eat at the breakfast bar or chat as you cook.

Moving through to the back of the apartment, the bedroom is homely with a feature wall and a double mirrored built-in wardrobe to maximise the floor space and bounce the light around. The shower room is en suite but it has again been really well-designed for the space to include a full bath suite with a rainfall shower over it and a conical basin set into a timber wash stand. Slate wall tiles and a fitted mirror complete the luxury look.

Throughout the apartment, the heating and hot water is electric, to include three wall heaters in the main room and a heated towel rail in the bathroom. Along with energy efficient double glazing, this is a warm and homely apartment, so you can always ensure a restful night’s sleep.

There is an area of garden which sits in front of the main window to the front of the building. While this does not technically belong to the apartment, it has been landscaped by the current owners to be low-maintenance while also being an attractive space to dine alfresco during the warmer seasons. If you are after some more space, there is a vast communal garden to the rear with seating areas below the boughs of mature trees and a large area of lawn which could be ideal if you are having a summer soiree for a number of friends.

Agent’s thoughts:
This would make a fantastic rental investment for some or a wonderful first-home or second home – either way, it is a unique and hugely attractive apartment offering excellent value in a popular area.

Owner’s secret
“Having owned Clermont Terrace for the last decade; at first as our first home as a couple and then as a buy-to-let we can certainly say it has served us well and will be very much missed! Although compact, has everything you need - during the summer months we especially loved spending time in the communal garden or wandering down to Preston Park which is absolutely beautiful. Having Preston Park Station a 30 second walk was invaluable when I commuted to London or if you wanted to pop into Brighton/down to the seafront. It really has been a wonderful apartment."

Where it is:
Shops: Local 3 min walk, city centre 4 min train ride/10-15 min bus
Train Station: Preston Park Station 1 min walk
Seafront or Park: Preston Park 4 min walk, Seafront 10-15 min bus ride
Closest Schools:
Primary: Balfour Primary, Westdene Primary
Secondary: Varndean and Dorothy Stringer, Cardinal Newman RC
Private: Brighton College

This apartment is perfectly situated in a popular area with lots of local shops and plenty of green spaces on your doorstep. The city centre shopping districts and beach are also within easy reach, and this home also offers easy access to Preston Park Station and the A23 which have direct and fast links to the airports and London.